RoConnections: Rosemont College's Online Magazine September 2020 by Rosemont College

Monthly messages from President Boyers that explore the issues of our time, what ever they may be. President Boyers welcomes your responses and looks forward to further dialog with you on any and all issues and subjects. Read President Boyers’ Monthly Ponderings Here

Dear Members of the Rosemont College Community, September is nearly over. Wow. Much has happened at Rosemont since I joined you on June 1. We’ve, of course, been dealing with the coronavirus and learning to live life differently on campus and off campus. We’ve also made operational changes. We have a new Chief of Staff and Vice President for Diversity & Belonging, as well as a new Provost/Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs and a new Vice President for Finance & Administration. I hope that you are finding my Monday morning Campus Connections update email helpful, and that you are also enjoying the monthly Presidential Ponderings email. If you have missed any, know that you can always catch up on prior messages at www.rosemont.edu/president. Also, if you haven’t already, check out the POWER of small Podcast at www.rosemont.edu/podcast. Our Director of Alumni Relations, Joe Darrah and I, are excited to feature a member of the community each week. If you haven’t noticed, communicating with you is a priority for me. But, that also means I want you to communicate with me! I hope you’ll reach out whenever something is on your mind. You can find me at president@rosemont.edu or 610-527-0200 x2200. Peace to you, Jayson Jayson Boyers, EdD President

Campus Information Rosemont 2020 Back to School, Pandemic Style Campus Life in the year 2020 Library Procedures Keeping Safe with Main Line Health

Rosemont College Online Magazine September 2020 Presidential Ponderings | Campus News |

The Institute for Ethical Leadership and Social Responsibility |

Heritage Week | Oct. 5 - 9

9-10 Forum | 11-12 Alumni | 13-14 Development | 15

Fall Forum Begins | Oct. 5

Election 2020 |

Colloquium Series Privacy & Accountability | Oct. 6

Experiential Opportunities & Post Graduate Success |

CAMPUS NEWS New Provost and Vice President for Finance & Administration Announced Rosemont College’s President Jayson Boyers has announced to the College community the appointments of two new senior administrators, Mika Nash, EdD and Marty Mehringer.

Mika Nash, EdD

Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

President Boyers Effective October 1st, Dr. Nash will assume Celebrates 100 Days the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, a role in Office that was filled by Lisa Dolling, PhD. September 8th marked President Boyers’ 100th day in office. To share his thoughts on the past 100 days and look toward Rosemont’s future, he hosted a series of conversaMarty Mehringer tions via zoom called “100 Days – A Look Back Vice President for Finance and Our Way Forward.” On September 10th, and Administration three sessions of this conversation were held: faculty and staff at 10:00 am, students at 3:30 Also effective October 1st, Mr. Mehringer pm, and alumni at 6:30 pm. Read More will take on the role of Vice President for Finance and Administration, a position that was filled by Randy Eldridge, DBA.

Chief of Staff and Vice President of Diversity and Belonging Appointed Effective October 1, the College’s first Chief of Staff and Vice President of Diversity and Belonging will join our community. President Boyers appointed Yoli Alovor, PhD to hold this position. A seasoned administrator, Dr. Alovor has experience in leading complex projects and teams in both the higher education and the for-profit sectors. She has the ability to motivate others while creating and implementing practices that champion staff development and diversity. Read More

Rosemont Cited as a Top Performing College for Social Mobility Ranked as #15, Rosemont is the only college in the Philadelphia region ranked in the Top 25 for Top Performers on Social Mobility - Regional Universities North in the US News Best Colleges Rankings. According to the US News Best Colleges report, “Economically disadvantaged students are less likely than others to finish college, even when controlling for other characteristics. But some colleges are more successful than others at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students awarded with Pell Grants.”

The Fall Semester Begins. . .

The Shuttle is Back Shuttle Schedule The Shuttle will take you from Rosemont College to: • McDonald’s/CVS/Rosemont Plaza • Bryn Mawr • Villanova University

You can pick up the Shuttle at the Bus Stop between Mayfield Hall and Good Counsel Hall.

Shuttle Pick-Up Times: 9:15 AM

9:15 a.m.

11:49 AM

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2:42p.m. PM 2:42 4:54p.m. PM 4:54

This was a fall like no other and yet many traditions remained the same. First Year students moved onto campus on August 19th with the help of Rosemont’s Raven Peer Leaders.

Cap and Gown 2020 Held on Sunday, August 23rd, the Cap and Gown ceremony looked quite different this year as Rosemont enters its 99th year with members of the community wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. Read More

CAMPUS NEWS

Centennial Planning Kicks Off Planning for Rosemont’s 100th year is underway! The first full meeting of the Centennial Committee will be held via Zoom on September 29 for members to brainstorm how to celebrate this milestone year. The Centennial Committee is comprised of more than 50 alumni and friends of the College. The group is led by chairpersons Pat Ciarrocchi ’74, former Rosemont Trustee and Cresset Award recipient and Dianne Rotwitt ’98, Rosemont benefactor and former employee of the College. Read More

Rosemont Professor Named to 40 Under Forty List The inaugural AL DÍA 40 Under Forty event was a showcase of the most diverse and impactful young professionals in various fields of work across the Philadelphia region. At the virtual event on August 20, 2020, Chad Workman was one of the 40 honorees. He is an adjunct professor in the UC Business Department and the Senior Manager of International Tax at Global Tax Management. Read More

OKTOBERFESTOct. 16 - 18

Current students will participate in activities scheduled during the Advising Days between the Fall Semester’s Two Terms.

Oktoberfest, a traditional time the Rosemont Community, students, alumni, friends and neighbors, gather together will take on a different flavor because of the restrictions on large gatherings.

October 16: On Campus Pumpkin Patch followed by Pumpkin Painting October 17: Axe Throwing, Spooky Double Feature, & a Costume Contest October 18: The annual Turkey Bowl with a livestream of games

Alumni will also reconnect via Zoom during Virtual Happy Hours

featuring fall/Oktoberfest trivia, prizes and a welcome from President Boyers. Classes from the 1980s: Tuesday, Oct 13, 7 – 8 p.m. Classes from the 1990s: Wednesday, Oct 14, 7 – 8 p.m. Classes from the 2000s & 2010s: Thursday, Oct 15, 7 – 8 p.m. Details for the events will be communicated by email as the events approach.

The Wellness Center has moved! The Wellness Center has a new home in the lower level of Alumnae Hall. Enter by the door to the left of the old bookstore. There is a bright and spacious waiting room with space to safely social distance, a large exam room, and the Nurse’s Office is just around the corner. Hours are the same, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. The new space is very welcoming, comfortable, and accessible for the students. Currently, we are unable to have an open house for the Rosemont Community, but I invite you to drop in for a tour. I would love to show the Rosemont Community this great space. -H elen Cline RN, MS

Director of the Wellness Center

How to Access Care at the Wellness Center

Colloquium Series 2020

The Institute for Ethical Leadership and Social Responsibility hosts a monthly colloquium series which explores pressing issues in ethics and leadership. The colloquia, led by experts in their respective fields, serves as a platform for dialogue and discussion on topics ranging from systemic racism, digital privacy, pandemic ethics and other COVID-19-related problems, to fake news, sports ethics, and civility in political discourse.

Tuesday, October 6 6:00 p.m.

PRIVACY AND ACCOUNTABILITY Anita L. Allen, the Henry R. Silverman Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania.

Registration

The series takes place via Zoom and is free and open to the public. The Zoom link will be emailed to participants in advance of each date.

Future Topics: Tuesday, November 10, 6:00 p.m.

MEDIA ETHICS AND FAKE NEWS Tuesday, December 1, 6:00 p.m.

BIOETHICS AND COVID-19 Arthur L. Caplan, New York University

Rosemont College values: Trust in and reverence for the dignity of each person, diversity with a commitment to building an intercultural community, persistence and courage in promoting justice with compassion, and care for the Earth as our common home.

Campus Ministry is always eager to hear from you to learn what would help nourish your faith and your spirit. Please contact campusministry@rosemont.edu any time with input or suggestions. Students, staff, and faculty of all faiths are welcome as always to attend the liturgies on Sundays, but we do remind those of you who live off-campus to bring your Rosemont ID to show public safety at the gate. If you would like to attend for Mass on Sunday but are not a current student or employee, please know that you are also very welcome! In order to comply with Rosemont’s current visitor policy and chapel capacity, just contact Campus Ministry at campusministry@rosemont.edu or via Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. We’ll send our guest list to Public Safety every Friday by noon, so keep that weekly deadline in mind.

The Mass Schedule This Fall for the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception Catholics and non-Catholics alike are always welcome!

Sunday, October 4th | 4 p.m. | Chapel of the Immaculate Conception Wednesday, October 7th | 12:05 p.m. | Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Heritage Week Mass Sunday, November 1st | 4 p.m. | Chapel of the Immaculate Conception Sunday, November 22nd | 4 p.m. | Chapel of the Immaculate Conception For Sundays when there will not be a Mass on campus, there are Masses live-streamed from the St. Thomas of Villanova Parish at 9:00 a.m. and Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia every Sunday at 11 a.m. Villanova’s campus nearby will also be streaming Mass this semester at 5 and 7 p.m. Please check their website for further details. Campus Ministry will also host a time to gather together for prayer or music or quiet reflection Sunday, October 18th at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. This is also open to people of all faiths.

Layers of Loss Professor Christine Hagedorn, DMgt, MBA, Business Department Discipline Coordinator and NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative, and Kruti Quazi, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP, DBTC, Director of the Counseling Center, shared a concern about the emotional challenges caused by this unprecedented year faced by Rosemont students Read More

Rosemont Receives Grant to Fight Underage Drinking for Fifth Consecutive Year

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has awarded Rosemont $39,980 for two years (July 2020-June 2022) to fight underage drinking.

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“I’m registered to vote. It is easy. Make sure you register to vote, too.” Todd Berman ’20 Voter Registration Volunteer

Election Day is Tuesday November 3, 2020

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The Forum has been offering courses to local alumni and friends of the College on our campus for decades, and we are thrilled to be able to extend our programing to alumni across the country and the world. Rosemont College is pleased to bring you another semester of non-credit offerings through the Forum. We invite you to explore facets of art, religion, history, theater, literature, and more through our courses. Our instructors include retired Rosemont faculty members as well as scholars and experts from the greater Philadelphia community. The Forum is open to adults of any age. A nominal fee is charged for each course to cover the costs of the stipends offered to each talented instructor. The fee is not tax-deducible. All courses during the Fall 2020 term will be held virtually on Zoom. For more information, please contact Ali Curth in the Office of College Relations by emailing alexandra.curth@rosemont.edu.

Single-Course Lectures Titanic: The Final Hours Presenter: Dennis Dool, MA Wednesday, October 14th from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Art Pedagogy Online: Staying Innovative, Trauma-Informed, and Creative, Teaching the Arts via Zoom Presenter: Chazie Bly Tuesday, October 20th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. American Women in Sports Presenter: Diana Rodgers, MA, EdD Wednesday, October 21st from 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Take Control of Your Time – Time Management Presenter: Anne Weisbord Friday, October 23rd from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Theatre for Social Change: Analyzing Performance Art in the Real World Presenter: Jessica O’Brien, MA Monday, October 26th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Authentic Digital Branding for Beginners Presenter: Jessica Sage, M.A. Tuesday, October 27th from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Networking, Artist Freelance, and Knowing Your Brand Presenter: Chazie Bly Tuesday, November 3rd from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

3-Course Lectures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Presenter: Marrea Walker-Smith, MA, MPA Mondays, October 5th, 12th, 19th from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Playmaker’s Lab: Intro to Playwriting Presenter: Christopher Dayett, MA Tuesdays, October 6th, 13th, 20th from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Theatre Experiments and Disney Animation Presenter: Christen Mandracchia, MA Wednesdays, October 7th, 14th, 21st from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bebop Down The Road: Jazz in Philly Presenter: Brishen Miller, MA Thursdays, October 8th, 15th, 22nd from 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Know Your Rights! The Bill of Rights and the Supreme Court Presenter: Diana Rodgers, MA, EdD Thursdays, October 22nd, 29th, and November 5th from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Nobody Expected the Spanish Influenza: How Philadelphians Coped with the 1918 Flu Pandemic Presenter: Katherine Fischer Wednesdays, October 28th, November 4th, & 11th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Buildings of the Athenian Acropolis Presenter: Harrison Eiteljorg Mondays, November 2nd, 9th, 16th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Roaring Twenties Presenter: Helen McDevitt-Smith, MS, MA Tuesdays, November 3rd, 10th, 17th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. World of Adaptation: Book to the Small Screen Presenter: Jessica O’Brien, MA Thursdays, November 5th, 12th, 19th, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. What the Fudge!: Managing Credit Scores Presenter: Celeste Yvette Bailey Fridays, November 6th, 13th, 20th from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

 For the full description of each course, and to register, visit the Forum Web Page

New episodes can be expected every week during the academic year. A special thank you to Alumna Pat Ciarrocchi, class of ’74 who recorded the podcast’s intro and outro, and to Frank Klose, Rosemont Faculty member, who newly arranged the Rosemont Alma Mater for use on the Podcast.

Our first Podcast Topics: Diversity, Inclusion, & Social Discussion

Yoli Alovor, PhD, Rosemont College’s Chief of Staff and Vice President for Diversity and Belonging, speaks about the social climate and the need to focus on diversity and inclusion as she joins the Rosemont community.

Mental Health During The Covid Pandemic Patrick Rowley, Academic Unit Leader and Assistant Professor of Graduate Counseling at Rosemont College, is interviewed about the impact that coronavirus has had on mental health during the pandemic and the role that tele-counseling plays as the pandemic continues.

Intersection of Academics & Athletics

The POWER of small Podcast brings the Rosemont College community closer to those individuals who impact the College every day. We discuss important topics that alumni, students, faculty, and friends of the College will find intriguing. Hosted by President Jayson Boyers and Director of Alumni Relations Joe Darrah, conversation topics include education and academia, religion and faith, healthcare, and social issues.

Christine Hagedorn, Assistant Professor, Undergraduate College of Business, Discipline Coordinator, NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative at Rosemont, provides insight into how student athletes identify their collegiate experiences through sports and how the loss of athletics during the pandemic affects them inside and outside the classroom.

To access the Podcasts, go to rosemont.edu/podcasts

Alumni Book Clubs & Movie Clubs are in Full Swing More than 100 Rosemont College alumni are part of the new Book Clubs and Movie Clubs that took shape this summer. Moderators include alumni and staff members from the Offices of Alumni Relations, College Relations, and Kistler Library, some who are alumni themselves! Some alumni have joined both the Book Club & Movie Club, which are organized into groups of about 10-15 alumni. To join either club, email Joe Darrah ’11 Director of Alumni Relations at joe.darrah@rosemont.edu

“It is wonderful to connect with Rosemont alums from all over the country to have an intellectual discussion like we did during our time at Rosemont.” Susan DiGironimo ’18

Some of the books read by Rosemont’s Book Club

Nursing During A Pandemic Faith Aquino ’00 and Katie Dailey ’01 have experienced the highs and lows during the COVID crisis. By Katie DuBoff and Joe Darrah ’11

Faith Aquino ’00

As ironic as it may seem for a registered nurse who works in a cardiothoracic ICU, Faith Aquino ’00 does not consider herself to be an alarmist. Still, when she came into contact with the first coronavirus (COVID-19) patient to be admitted to Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, PA, this past spring, she was worried that it could be the start of what would become an overwhelmed healthcare system in the neighborhood and the surrounding area. The Township of Lower Merion had already become known as an early “hotspot” for the virus, and as reports about a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) sprouted across the country, Aquino was becoming increasingly concerned about all of the unknowns that COVID-19 presents to patients and providers alike. “The most important thing that we like to focus on is to be a calming presence for our patients,” said Aquino, who has been on staff at Lankenau since 2007. “We all wondered if we would have the proper PPEs and enough of them, ventilators, and other machines. And we wondered if we would need to prioritize who gets what.” Thankfully, nearly six months later, Aquino can say that her hospital has not experienced an overwhelming amount of virus spread or an underwhelming availability of PPE —mainly because of preparedness on the part of the hospital, its administration, and its staff. Read More

Katie Dailey ’01

Alumni Volunteer For FYCS Program In an effort to help first-year and transfer students more easily make the transition to Rosemont College, the Office of Alumni Relations is collaborating with faculty in the First Year Connection Seminar (FYCS) to offer a mentoring service through the help of Rosemont College alumni of all class decades. More than 30 alumni have volunteered for the program, which currently has a waiting list for Spring 2021. Any alumni interested in participating in this program can email Joe Darrah ‘11, Director of Alumni Relations, at joe.darrah@rosemont.edu Thank you to all alumni who have registered to volunteer!

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The Past Provides for the Future In recognition of the $102,000 raised for their 50th Reunion, the Class of 1969 had a Winter Flowering Cherry Tree planted on campus, as well as a Bench, Chapel Window (St. Tekakwitha), and an Art Studio named in the class’honor. To learn more about named gifts on campus, please contact Rennie Andrews in the Development Office at randrews@rosemont.edu.

2020 is an Extraordinary Year With all the changes that 2020 has brought, one thing will always remain: Rosemont College’s dedication to its mission and its traditions. Even in the midst of this challenging time, Rosemont’s incoming students still pledged themselves to uphold Rosemont’s values at the College’s oldest and most beloved tradition, the Cap and Gown Ceremony: Trust in and reverence for the dignity of each person; Diversity with a commitment to building an intercultural community; Persistence and courage in promoting justice with compassion; Care for the Earth as our common home. As President Boyers told the Class of 2025, “Together, we will make it through this.” Through the mission and traditions of Rosemont, our students will discover their ability to meet challenges of life now and once 2020 is behind us. Your gift will help our students during this unprecedented challenge and allow them to grow and learn through the POWER of small.

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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Experiential Opportunities & Post Graduate Success (travis.marshall@rosemont.edu 610-527-0200 x 3107) postgradsuccess@rosemont.edu). The office will be accessible by email and responsive to voicemails during this remote period.

Recorded Professional Training Webinars from Rosemont & SEPCHE Institutions are Available Click here for topics that include Resume, LinkedIn, Job search, and experiential learning. Open Office Zoom Hours on Wednesday, from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm Click here for Zoom links and times. We will provide assistance with experiential learning (employment, internship, professional development, post graduation options, study abroad, etc.) resources and information.

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